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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
3
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion with five minute relief and stomach regulation. It also cites The Journal of the American Medical Association on US blindness, urging nitrate of silver drops at birth to prevent infections and reduce future cases.
Advertises Creamy emollients for skin scalp hair and hands to reduce blotches redness roughness and dandruff with free samples by mail via 32-p Skin Book. Postcard address Cuticura Dept V Boston for sample. Sold everywhere.
A set of quick, humorous lines reflect a routine life at work home and money. The speaker notes coal use, salary raises, punctuality, washing duties, and monthly bills with plain spoken pragmatism.
In a courtroom exchange the judge asks the age of the witness and the witness provides the precise figure of twenty seven years and one hundred twenty months, prompting a clarification on exact age.
A Baltimore judge comments on a man’s alleged right to strike his wife as critics question the notion. The exchange highlights attitudes toward domestic violence and self defense within the community context.
A quirky observation notes that distances heighten charm for a girl known for eating onions. The remark blends humor with social oddity, highlighting how spatial perspective can influence perception of peculiar habits.
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports from Mexico City that the Brazilian minister notes political uncertainty and lack of harmony among chiefs. Friction exists between Zapata and Villa factions over purging federal officers. General Gutierrez issues a temporary moratorium on executions pending fair trials.
The report notes Germany appeals for grain conservation while American efforts ship multiple cargoes of food supplies to allies. It highlights U.S. parallel aid and the ongoing wartime food security push across nations.
The first official report from the Belgium relief commission via London details work through December 7 with fourteen relief ships arriving at Rotterdam carrying 31 881 tons valued at 1 617 603 dollars. Ship contents have been delivered to people in eleven provinces and eight major cities.
American and British aircrew supported by light cruisers destroyers and submarines attacked the German naval base at Cuxhaven near the Elbe mouth. Seven British naval airmen took part with seaplanes and Senta Ihe patrol. Six returned safely while Commander Hewlett was lost when his machine wrecked off Helgoland. German reports call the raid fruitless and unable to confirm bomb damage.
The Norddeutche Zeitung warns against using grain to feed animals, especially rye needed for bread. It urges careful husbanding of the empire's food supply to prevent shortages. Berlin professors echo the warning and propose more potato meal use and higher milk and pork intake while limiting beef to thwart England's starvation plans.
London reports no Christmas truce as Pope Benedict sought peace. Allied forces press German trenches on the western front while Russians retreating from Austrian and German lines defend rivers and strike counterattacks on the eastern front.
Washington reports Democratic Leader Underwood expects the proposed constitutional amendment for women suffrage to be defeated in the House by about two thirds. He and most Democrats will oppose it, arguing suffrage is a state issue for the states to decide, not Congress. A vote is anticipated after the post office bill, possibly in January.
The United States government sent a strong note to Britain demanding an early improvement in how American commerce is treated by the British fleet. It warned that much feeling and broad public criticism exist over interference with U S foreign trade and was sent to Ambassador Pagé to present to Sir Edward Grey.
Reports to the American Red Cross describe famine and suffering in Mexico rivaling Europe’s woes. Consul General Hanna from Monterey cites alarming staple shortages and asks for two thousand cheap blankets as outlying towns seek assistance amid a cold winter and four years of war.
The Washington and Colorado delegation led by Governor Ammons, governor-elect Carlson, and Senator Sharafroth urged the House Lands Committee to act favorably on creating a Rocky Mountain National Park from 360 square miles of forest reserve in Colorado. They urged turning tourist travel from Europe toward American scenery.
Reuters dispatch reports 400 soldiers killed and 600 wounded in a collision between a Prussian troop train and a hospital train near Kalisz Poland. The wreck disabled over twenty cars as both trains, moving at full speed, collided while one carried wounded officers to Germany.
Berlin reports a forced truce to bury the dead after fierce fighting near Festubert. English and Indian forces suffered heavy casualties with 819 prisoners taken, 14 machine guns and 12 mine throwers captured, and the enemy leaving over 8,000 dead on the field.
Colonel H O S Heistand adjutant general of the central department urges youth military training to build a reserve army. He says the United States is totally unprepared for war and that regulars and the national guard are inadequate.
Vienna reports the Austro Hungarian government eyes an early peace though no official statement has been issued. War measures in place and contemplated suggest a cessation of hostilities may come soon while military preparations continue across the dual empire.
Paris reports the Paris chamber of commerce adopted a resolution stating France will be represented in a forthcoming event. The action signals official support for participation and diplomatic engagement.
After a week of nearly continuous rain in Arizona, floods from Tuscan to the Mexican border caused severe damage. Dozens of lives are reported lost and hundreds of head of livestock drowned as ranches and homes are wrecked by torrents.
Christmas week records the dullest trading in Wall Street in almost a decade as light dealings and weak bids depressed margins over established prices. Many active issues saw bids vanish and price movements stall under exchange limits.
Rome reports Turkish authorities have withdrawn troops and artillery from Adrianople and redirected them to defend the Dardanelles and Bosphorus as allied actions press.
Roy Roberts is held on a murder charge for Vernon Connett Au gust 2. He spends much time clog dancing to ward off inactivity from jail life while officers maintain strict supervision. He is shackled whenever he leaves his cell and viewed as needing close watch.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for sick headache and biliousness caused by a torpid liver and foul bowels. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, removes undigested food, and expels waste overnight, with a 10 cent box promising a clear head and regular liver and bowels by morning.
Karolyi, returning to his castle in Hungary, meets a wounded veteran and asks how he should be rewarded. The man asks for kronen to stretch from ear to ear. The count remarks on the single ear and the veteran explains the other ear was left on a battlefield.
Advert says dandruff robs hair of luster and life and that Knowlton's Dandeline costs 25 cents. Aims to restore scalp health, promote new hair growth, and make hair appear glossy and abundant after several weeks.
In a chatty exchange the speaker notes affection as a partner calls them a pippin and jokes about being the apple of his eye. The tone mixes slang with earnest warmth as they discuss romance.
Mrs Gabb quotes faint heart ne er won fair lady as she tosses aside a magazine while Mr Gabb grumbles Some guys have all the luck the Gabbs appear in a candid domestic moment with playful lines
A classroom exchange questions why the word teacher is feminine in French while masculine forms imply action. A pupil answers that gender aligns with grammatical rules, while a broader point suggests some men see themselves as aggressors, framing a critique of societal behavior.
A humorous note suggests women tend to guard their secrets but are generous with neighborly gestures such as sending angel cake. The quip contrasts personal discretion with social favors in a light, domestic tone.
A concise guide explains methods to snap one umbrella rib without damaging the rest of the frame. It covers applying controlled pressure at the rib joint and identifying weak points to reduce risk to surrounding hardware.
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